Last Frontiers' articles for Galapagos (all categories)
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News from Latin America - March 2026
Our latest news from Latin America. Estancia Cerro Guido, one of our favourite properties just outside the Torres del Paine National Park, now remains open throughout the winter season. Visiting during the quieter months allows a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the serene beauty of Patagonia without... Read more»
Sue returns to the Galapagos
As a wildlife enthusiast it didn’t take much to twist my arm to return to the Galapagos with a small group of clients in May. It was another excellent trip and the archipelago, with its wonderful wildlife and unique species, lived up to all our expectations - the Galapagos is a living museum. May is... Read more»
The reopening of the Galapagos Islands
Always dreamed of a holiday to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, the unique archipelago with its remarkable volcanic islands and rich and varied wildlife? Now could be your opportunity: Ecuador was the first country in Latin America to close its borders in mid March and the Galapagos opened up in A... Read more»
My first Galapagos cruise
Recently I spent 3 weeks discovering the mainland of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos had long been on my 'must see' list and was one of those places that I had very high hopes for. Luckily I was not disappointed and was blown away by the whole experience. Here is a short summary of... Read more»
Seven Worlds, One Planet - where was it filmed?
'Seven Worlds, One Planet' hosted by Sir David Attenborough first aired Sunday 27 October 2019 at 6.15pm on BBC1. Each episode of the seven-part series focusses on a different continent and launched with Antarctica. The series was four years in the making and set out to showcase the true character... Read more»
Glamping in Latin America
The word glamping is an amalgamation of two words - 'glamorous' and 'camping,' and whilst relatively new to the English language it has grown rapidly in popularity over recent years. The idea of adventuring to remote and far-flung lands to immerse oneself in nature is made all the more enticing when... Read more»
Galapagos - by land or sea?
Though I had been to Ecuador before, the Galapagos Islands had been a stretch too far for my backpacker budget, so when I was offered the chance to go on this trip I couldn't have been more thrilled. It is often said that visiting the Galapagos is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and now that I've be... Read more»
Expedition Cruises
When it comes to cruising, people often have a 'love it or hate it' reaction. For those who haven’t ever been on a cruise, for fear of being stuck ‘doing nothing,’ let us introduce you to Last Frontiers cruises where, if anything, your days will be so packed with adventure you’ll need another holida... Read more»